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Once upon a time, there was a greedy king who lived in a luxurious palace. He was very jealous of a humble farmer who lived nearby and had a beautiful garden full of flowers and fruits. One day, the king went to the farmer's garden to admire it and the farmer welcomed him with open arms. The king was so impressed by the farmer's kindness and humility that he decided to flatter him by saying, "I wish I could be as humble as you are". The farmer simply smiled and replied, "Your majesty, being humble is easy. All you have to do is admit your mistakes and treat everyone with kindness." The king was surprised by the farmer's wisdom and from that day on, he became a kind and humble ruler, loved by all his subjects.
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Reflection
- Why was the king jealous of the farmer?
- How did the farmer respond to the king's flattery?
- What did the king learn from the farmer about humility?
- Why did the king become loved by all his subjects after his lesson in humility?